Methamphetamine use disorder escalates rapidly. Understanding the warning signs can help determine the right level of care before the damage deepens.
If any of these resonated, our clinical team can help determine the right level of care.
Get a Free AssessmentSame-day admissions available. Most insurance accepted. Completely confidential.
Multiple levels of care designed to meet you where you are. Step up or down as your recovery evolves — each chapter builds on the last.
Our most intensive outpatient level. Full-day programming with clinical assessments, group therapy, individual sessions, holistic activities, and daily lunch. The foundation for rebuilding after meth.
A structured step-down from PHP. Continued group therapy and individual sessions with more flexibility for work, school, or family. Morning, afternoon, or evening tracks.
Designed for working adults who can’t attend daytime programming. The same evidence-based IOP curriculum, delivered in the evening.
Step-down support for continued recovery momentum. Less intensive than IOP but maintains therapeutic continuity with weekly groups and individual sessions.
Full access to our programming from anywhere. HIPAA-compliant video sessions for groups, individual therapy, and psychiatric consultations.
“[Client testimonial about meth recovery at Trailhead — I never thought I could feel normal again after years of using. The team here understood the depression and exhaustion that comes after meth and helped me through every stage.]”— [Client Name] • Google Review
“[Client testimonial about the personalized approach — my therapist didn’t just treat the addiction, they helped me understand the trauma and anxiety that led me to meth in the first place. That changed everything.]”— [Client Name] • Google Review
“[Family member testimonial — watching someone you love disappear into meth is terrifying. The family program at Trailhead helped us understand what was happening and how to support recovery without enabling. We got our son back.]”— [Family Member] • Google Review
1. Live at home, heal during the day. Our outpatient model means you sleep in your own bed, maintain family connections, and build recovery skills in the real world from day one.
2. Flexible scheduling across three tracks. Morning, afternoon, or evening sessions — switch daily based on your work, family, or personal commitments. Our Evening Professional Track (6–9 PM) is built specifically for working adults.
3. On-site Nurse Practitioner within 24 hours. Every client meets our NP within a day of admission for health assessment, psychiatric evaluation, and treatment planning tailored to stimulant recovery.
4. CBT-focused stimulant treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the gold standard for methamphetamine addiction. Our clinicians use CBT alongside contingency management and motivational interviewing to rebuild healthy thought patterns and reward systems.
5. Daily DBT skills groups provide the emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness foundation that is especially critical during the post-meth depression and anhedonia period.
6. Weekly individual therapy with a licensed therapist at every program level. One-on-one sessions aren’t a luxury — they’re a standard.
7. Client-driven therapy choice. CBT, ACT, 12-Step, SMART Recovery — your modality is based on your preferences and clinical needs, not a rigid curriculum.
8. Rapid admission. Multiple weekly admission opportunities. No months-long waitlists — begin programming within 24 to 48 hours of your first call.
9. A family-style environment where staff know every client by name. Shared lunches build fellowship. This isn’t a factory — it’s a family.
10. Holistic & experiential programming including yoga, meditation, breathwork, equine therapy at Blue Sky Farm, and sober recreational activities — essential for rebuilding the brain’s natural reward pathways after meth.
We work with most major insurance providers. Verify your coverage in minutes.
| Provider | Network Status |
|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | In-Network |
| Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim) | In-Network |
| Point 32 Health (Tufts) | In-Network |
| Tricare | In-Network |
| Uprise Health | In-Network |
| WellSense (NH Medicaid) | In-Network |
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If you are reading this, you are probably frightened for someone you love. Methamphetamine changes people in ways that are visible and alarming — the weight loss, the sleeplessness, the paranoia. But we want you to know: the person you knew before the meth is still there. And recovery is possible.
Methamphetamine addiction is a medical condition, not a moral failure. Meth hijacks the brain’s dopamine system so completely that the person using it literally cannot experience pleasure from anything else. Understanding this is the first step toward helping without judging.
Start by educating yourself. Learn how methamphetamine changes the brain and why willpower alone is never enough. Stop covering for their behavior — making excuses, paying their bills, shielding them from consequences. This is called enabling, and while it comes from love, it delays the moment they recognize they need help.
Set clear boundaries, and mean them. “I love you, and I will not participate in behaviors that support your addiction.” Have the conversation when they are not high, using “I” statements rather than accusations. Offer specific next steps: “I found a program in Salem — can we call together?”
Take care of yourself, too. Consider therapy, Nar-Anon, or our monthly family education groups on Zoom. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and ongoing family support — for all family members ages 18 and up, past and present clients.
Resistance to treatment is common with methamphetamine addiction — especially when paranoia is a factor. It doesn’t mean recovery is impossible — it means a different approach may be needed.
Our family support program is open to all family members ages 18+, past and present clients.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in Salem, New Hampshire — minutes from the Massachusetts border and easily accessible from communities across southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts.
103 Stiles Rd, Suites 1 & 2, Salem, NH 03079If meth is causing problems in your health, relationships, work, or daily functioning — or if you’ve tried to stop and couldn’t — treatment is appropriate. You don’t need to hit “rock bottom” to deserve help. Our clinical team can conduct a free assessment over the phone to help determine the right level of care.
PHP clients attend Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. A typical day includes group therapy (CBT, DBT, or ACT), an individual session with your assigned clinician, psychoeducation, holistic activities like breathwork or yoga, and lunch. You go home each evening — this is outpatient treatment, not residential.
Unlike opioid or alcohol addiction, there is no FDA-approved medication specifically for meth addiction. However, our Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medications to manage the depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and cravings that accompany meth withdrawal. Treatment focuses on behavioral therapies — particularly CBT and contingency management — which are the most effective approaches for stimulant addiction.
Research shows that many of methamphetamine’s effects on the brain’s dopamine system begin to reverse within 12–18 months of sustained abstinence. Cognitive function, mood regulation, and the ability to experience pleasure all improve significantly over time. Our treatment programs are designed to support you through the critical early months when the brain is most vulnerable to relapse.
Most major insurance plans cover substance use treatment. We are in-network with Anthem BCBS, Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts), Tricare, Uprise Health, and WellSense (NH Medicaid). Use the verification form above or call our admissions team — we can typically verify benefits within minutes.
Most clients begin treatment within 24 to 48 hours of their initial call. We have multiple admission windows each week. If your situation is urgent, same-day admission may be available when clinically appropriate.
Yes. Our IOP program offers morning (9 AM), afternoon (12:30 PM), and evening (6 PM) tracks specifically designed for people who need to maintain employment. You can even switch between time slots on a daily basis. Telehealth options provide additional flexibility.
Yes. Many clients present with polysubstance use — meth alongside opioids, alcohol, or other substances. Our clinical team is trained to treat co-occurring substance use disorders as well as dual diagnosis conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Your treatment plan is individualized to address everything you’re dealing with.
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